Author: JamesMcGhee

THE Put conclude a three-game series against the Nationals at Citi Field Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.Here’s what you need to know about the game and how to watch it…Notes on FoodPete Alonso is hitting .450/.500/.800 with two homers, a double and six RBIs in 22 plate appearances over his last five games.Reed Garrett has been brilliant in 10.1 innings over his last 11 appearances, allowing no runs on four hits while walking two and striking out 12.Jose Iglesias has an 11-game hitting streakPhil Maton has not scored in 13 of his last 15 appearancesJose Quintana was terrific in…

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Capitalize on the fantasy football trade market in your leagues with these trade targets and players to trade ahead of Week 3.Dobbins has rushed for over 130 yards in each of his first two games. He currently leads the NFL with 266 rushing yards, and it doesn’t stop there, as Dobbins ranks No. 1 in rushing EPA and is eighth in completion percentage according to NFL Pro.It’s clear he’s been great, I can’t argue with that. But he’s currently a hot commodity who probably won’t finish the season as a fantasy RB1. For now, Dobbins still shares a backfield with…

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It’s officially “draft season” for fantasy basketball, with most managers running mock drafts before getting down to the “real thing.” Rotoworld’s Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin recently participated in a Salary simulation project for 12 managers (click the link to see it unfold) hosted by Fantasy Basketball International Adam King, filling out rosters for a 9-team head-to-head league. Salary simulations are interesting because most take one of two approaches to filling out their rosters.For some, it’s the “stars and back-ups” approach, allocating most of their salary cap space to two or three players, then paying the minimum (or a bit…

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Sept. 17 — LITCHFIELD — The Litchfield Dragons girls tennis team emerged unscathed from singles matches Tuesday.The fourth-ranked Dragons (Class A) posted a 6-1 victory over Annandale on Tuesday.In the second round, Litchfield senior Maya Wuotila overcame a first-set loss to beat the Cardinals’ Ella Rassier in three sets, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6.Sophomore Isla Dille, ranked sixth individually in Class A, defeated Avery Gagnon 6-0, 6-1 to win the No. 1 singles spot. Emma Wuotila and Marcella Bruning earned the win at No. 3 and 4 singles.Emma Knudsen and Molly Patten earned the No. 1 doubles victory for the Dragons. The…

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PHILADELPHIA — Jalen is in pain I didn’t waste any time clarifying things.THE Philadelphia Eagles The quarterback spoke directly to his running back late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falconsof course. But he didn’t channel this disappointment towards Saquon Barkley after Barkley fell late in the match.“We just didn’t make the play at that point,” Hurts said. “I trust him every moment. He’s a heck of a player. He gave us a big spark in those moments.””That wasn’t our case tonight. We’ll be better off for it.”The…

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Brière defends Flyers despite Kolosov’s absence, believes it’s time for prospect to ‘progress’ originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaVOORHEES, New Jersey — Danny Briere he looked as puzzled as everyone else, and even slightly annoyed as the questions piled up.Flyers open 2024 training camp Thursday and potential franchise cornerstone Matvei Michkov arrived two years earlier than expectedThe team competed for the playoffs last season until game 82 without losing sight of its reconstruction.But, understandably and inevitably, the first topic of discussion on Tuesday revolved around a player who was not there.Alexei Kolosov, one of the Flyers’ top goaltending prospects, did…

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